Anybody know what year/model this 302 came out of?

Chris_H · 02-28-2002, 08:06 PM

Ok, I just bought a 1984 full size Ford Bronco the other day from this guy here in town. He had an extra 302 motor just laying around in his garage that has been sitting there for about 4 years he said. It was all in pieces and he was wanting to get rid of it, so he packed it up in the back of the Bronco for me. Anyway, he doesn't know what the motor came out of or what year it is. The only numbers I can find for right now are as follow:

Block: DSVE-6015-ABA It also has a BA5 on there and the number 78 on the block. Does that mean the block was made in 78?

Heads: 8A6 for one and 8A7 for the other. They both have 78 stamped on the block too.

Any help you guys can give me would be greatly appreciated.

Chris

PKRWUD · 03-01-2002, 12:51 PM

It's a 302. It was built in 1978 and installed in a 1979 Lincoln Versaille. It had 8.1:1 pistons, and was rated at 133 hp, and 243 ft.lbs. It originally came with the variable venturi carb, and may have been equipped with an aluminum water pump and a serp. belt.

Take care,
-Chris

Chris_H · 03-01-2002, 10:49 PM

Chris, thanks a lot for getting that info for me. I appreciate it. Wow, a whole wopping 133hp!

Thats ok, I plan on rebuilding this extra 302, with a few extra mods, and stuffing it into the Bronco. Do you think that if I was to get a set of used Mustang Heads, and get a decent intake and carb, that this motor would be suitable for the Bronco? I am not looking for serious horsepower, just something a little more than it already has. It would be a great learning experience for me to build up this motor.

Chris

PKRWUD · 03-02-2002, 04:42 AM

Sure. just remember though, what's good for a Mustang isn't necessarily good for a Bronco. You should aim for a much lower power band. The best Bronco engine was the 300ci inline 6, believe it or not.

Take care,
-Chris

Coupe5oh · 03-02-2002, 04:49 AM

wow, imagine the size of that lincoln, battletank!

yea the 4.9 i6 was a good motor, still is.

exgmguy · 03-02-2002, 07:51 AM

Technically a 5.0l is really a 4.9 if you round the displacement in cc's correctly.

5.0 just looks better on the fender.

02-28-2002, 08:06 PM	#1
Chris_H Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: New Mexico Posts: 488	Anybody know what year/model this 302 came out of? Ok, I just bought a 1984 full size Ford Bronco the other day from this guy here in town. He had an extra 302 motor just laying around in his garage that has been sitting there for about 4 years he said. It was all in pieces and he was wanting to get rid of it, so he packed it up in the back of the Bronco for me. Anyway, he doesn't know what the motor came out of or what year it is. The only numbers I can find for right now are as follow: Block: DSVE-6015-ABA It also has a BA5 on there and the number 78 on the block. Does that mean the block was made in 78? Heads: 8A6 for one and 8A7 for the other. They both have 78 stamped on the block too. Any help you guys can give me would be greatly appreciated. Chris __________________ 1987 LX, Best times: 13.47 @ 102.49, 1.80 60ft 6900' DA

03-01-2002, 12:51 PM	#2
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	It's a 302. It was built in 1978 and installed in a 1979 Lincoln Versaille. It had 8.1:1 pistons, and was rated at 133 hp, and 243 ft.lbs. It originally came with the variable venturi carb, and may have been equipped with an aluminum water pump and a serp. belt. Take care, -Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

03-01-2002, 10:49 PM	#3
Chris_H Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: New Mexico Posts: 488	Chris, thanks a lot for getting that info for me. I appreciate it. Wow, a whole wopping 133hp! Thats ok, I plan on rebuilding this extra 302, with a few extra mods, and stuffing it into the Bronco. Do you think that if I was to get a set of used Mustang Heads, and get a decent intake and carb, that this motor would be suitable for the Bronco? I am not looking for serious horsepower, just something a little more than it already has. It would be a great learning experience for me to build up this motor. Chris __________________ 1987 LX, Best times: 13.47 @ 102.49, 1.80 60ft 6900' DA

03-02-2002, 04:42 AM	#4
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Sure. just remember though, what's good for a Mustang isn't necessarily good for a Bronco. You should aim for a much lower power band. The best Bronco engine was the 300ci inline 6, believe it or not. Take care, -Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

03-02-2002, 04:49 AM	#5
Coupe5oh Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 734	wow, imagine the size of that lincoln, battletank! yea the 4.9 i6 was a good motor, still is.

03-02-2002, 07:51 AM	#6
exgmguy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Utica, Michigan Posts: 2,631	Technically a 5.0l is really a 4.9 if you round the displacement in cc's correctly. 5.0 just looks better on the fender.